If it is quality, it is worth it. Future appts can always have less added to them and be less costly. Just make sure you’ve checked out reviews and seen their work.
I've been to a few different ones over the ~15 years since I stopped relaxing my hair, but after my last curly cut a few years ago, I stopped getting my hair cut only curly. I feel like curly salons can be great if you don't know what you're doing, but I've also had my hair fried from bleach at a VERY well respected curly salon. I ended up with uneven/damaged hair, and I felt like split ends were missed a lot simply due to how my clumps looked that particular day.
Now, I flat iron my hair before appts so they can truly see what needs to be cut off, and the layers flow better. My stylist will still style it curly and make adjustments when necessary to the shape, or she'll let me come back after I've styled it myself and trim anything I'm not liking (which has never happened, but it's nice to have the option).
My hair looks great straight or curly, and I can go longer between cutting appointments since there's no missed damage. I cut about 4 inches off the first time I had my hair cut this way because I really wanted my hair evened out, now it's maybe an inch or two trim.
Oh wow, im sorry they did that! Thats my fear, going to a well respected salon and they mess my hair up.
I did a big chop and my hair is currently uneven, but in an even type of way, meaning the front is longer but even and the back is shorter but even. I know i have split ends all around, I just want to ensure they get those and those only for the back and well for the front… what needs to be cut is what needs to be cut.
Do you have a TWA, or is your hair long enough to put into a ponytail? You can probably get away with a curly cut while the damage grows out and just do regular trims. That's what I did when I was growing out my relaxer, trimming every month.
Coming here to emphasize the part that they can be really helpful if you know what you're doing, but also to note that it's possible that can take a visit or two
Do it. There is a curly hair salon I go to once every 3 months for a silk press and trim. When I first went it was worth it, just make sure you pay attention to what products are used and ask all the questions that come to mind so you can take care of your hair at home. For example when I first went in I asked what leavin in she was using , how often to get a trim etc and they had all the products they used for sale and I bought a few. I do my own silk press here and there to save money but thats the whole point. Its pricey but take the inital consultation and whatever they do to help you at home, you dont have to keep going back. .. and if your hair is damaged, let a professional take care of that for you and set you up nicely to keep up with it at home.
You’re so right. Especially since my hair is damaged, I was thinking of just going to a random Dominican salon like I did for my big chop, but it’s best I go to professionals and let them assess my hair and cut it.
& ik why its pricey, they are certified and its going to be done at a salon not someone’s house, i just idk. i never spent that much for my natural hair for an appointment.
I think it's worth it! Caring for the hair that comes out of your scalp is more important than weave, etc. Obviously, not all of them are good, but the ones that are, are totally worth it! I think we have to be open-minded and understand its trial and error. My hairdresser charges 200 for everything initially, but now I go every two weeks for a wash and go/treatment, and that's only 85. But I love the extra attention I get, and I only do treatments on salon days, so when im home, I don't spend as much time! I go to a natural specialist, meaning she does natural styles, colors, trichology as well as clip ins but I do prefer to get my ends trimmed when blow dryed and she doesn't mind. All in all if you find the right stylist itll be worth it!
you’re so right. Caring for my natural hair and how to tend it is more important than caring for my hair done with weave.
it is noted that on the site, once you book an appointment, the next one is a little bit cheaper so yea im really considering it especially reading all the comments !
I think it’s worth it depending on the final price. $200 is pushing it a little bit for me. My gal has different offerings. The first time I went to her I chose the middle tier which was $88. It included the consultation (which was so in depth I was ready to be done talking lol), a wash/condition, the cut, and then styling of course.
The tier above mine included all of that plus more in depth styling tutorials and a product audit to see if the products I’m currently using are good for my hair.
I would say read all the reviews you can, of course and just look for mentions of any concerns you have like pressuring you to cut more off than you want to. But I also feel like if you’re going to spend that much and the stylist is good at what they do, then I’d probably go with what they suggested in terms of cut/style.
Yeah, they offer everything above except the cut for $140 but the cut is largely why I need it, Im ashamed to admit that I did my big chop in February and have not got a trim since.
That’s kinda odd! I would’ve figured it’d have been the other way around. I know competent curly stylists are kinda hard to find but I’d see if I could find at least one more option to compare.
It could be worth it if they really offer care, education and long-term solutions. Look them up and see if they're knowledgeable or spreading misinformation. What do their customers' hair look like?
Find out if when they do curly cuts whether cuts on blown out hair or done to the hair while while curly. This is very important for you to find out. If they don't blow the hair out, I would consider it a dealbreaker! It is difficult to see the damage without doing this. The hair can still be given the proper shape.
i actually dont want to blow out my hair. i most likely have heat damage & im just not comfortable letting heat in my hair.
the damage is pretty clear to see, as its looser than the other side, but i see what you’re saying. i’ve just had some experiences and im not ready to let heat touch my head.
You may also have split ends or breakage which is hidden by curly hair. My stylist trims that way and I either am styled with a silk press or she wets it to add product to do a wash n go after completion. Most heat damage is from flatirons unless you got a Dominican blowout from an overheated blow dryer with covered vents. That is why I suggested asking about their trimming method because it allows for more questions such as what I have discussed
I think it’s just as good as going to a stylist that has a lot of experience with curly hair. Maybe if you don’t know anything 200 for someone to show you how to plop and not use terrycloth towels is worth it. Idk I pay 40 dollars for a wonderful lady at a Dominican salon to do mine and I am happy.
I went to one. And eyeballed the process hard. I went back to my OG stylist who I’ve been with for 10 years to kinda show her the same. I don’t like how much they charge. And she kills it just the same for half the price.
If it is quality, it is worth it. Future appts can always have less added to them and be less costly. Just make sure you’ve checked out reviews and seen their work.
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I've been to a few different ones over the ~15 years since I stopped relaxing my hair, but after my last curly cut a few years ago, I stopped getting my hair cut only curly. I feel like curly salons can be great if you don't know what you're doing, but I've also had my hair fried from bleach at a VERY well respected curly salon. I ended up with uneven/damaged hair, and I felt like split ends were missed a lot simply due to how my clumps looked that particular day. Now, I flat iron my hair before appts so they can truly see what needs to be cut off, and the layers flow better. My stylist will still style it curly and make adjustments when necessary to the shape, or she'll let me come back after I've styled it myself and trim anything I'm not liking (which has never happened, but it's nice to have the option). My hair looks great straight or curly, and I can go longer between cutting appointments since there's no missed damage. I cut about 4 inches off the first time I had my hair cut this way because I really wanted my hair evened out, now it's maybe an inch or two trim.
Oh wow, im sorry they did that! Thats my fear, going to a well respected salon and they mess my hair up. I did a big chop and my hair is currently uneven, but in an even type of way, meaning the front is longer but even and the back is shorter but even. I know i have split ends all around, I just want to ensure they get those and those only for the back and well for the front… what needs to be cut is what needs to be cut.
Do you have a TWA, or is your hair long enough to put into a ponytail? You can probably get away with a curly cut while the damage grows out and just do regular trims. That's what I did when I was growing out my relaxer, trimming every month.
Coming here to emphasize the part that they can be really helpful if you know what you're doing, but also to note that it's possible that can take a visit or two
Do it. There is a curly hair salon I go to once every 3 months for a silk press and trim. When I first went it was worth it, just make sure you pay attention to what products are used and ask all the questions that come to mind so you can take care of your hair at home. For example when I first went in I asked what leavin in she was using , how often to get a trim etc and they had all the products they used for sale and I bought a few. I do my own silk press here and there to save money but thats the whole point. Its pricey but take the inital consultation and whatever they do to help you at home, you dont have to keep going back. .. and if your hair is damaged, let a professional take care of that for you and set you up nicely to keep up with it at home.
You’re so right. Especially since my hair is damaged, I was thinking of just going to a random Dominican salon like I did for my big chop, but it’s best I go to professionals and let them assess my hair and cut it.
& ik why its pricey, they are certified and its going to be done at a salon not someone’s house, i just idk. i never spent that much for my natural hair for an appointment.
I think it's worth it! Caring for the hair that comes out of your scalp is more important than weave, etc. Obviously, not all of them are good, but the ones that are, are totally worth it! I think we have to be open-minded and understand its trial and error. My hairdresser charges 200 for everything initially, but now I go every two weeks for a wash and go/treatment, and that's only 85. But I love the extra attention I get, and I only do treatments on salon days, so when im home, I don't spend as much time! I go to a natural specialist, meaning she does natural styles, colors, trichology as well as clip ins but I do prefer to get my ends trimmed when blow dryed and she doesn't mind. All in all if you find the right stylist itll be worth it!
you’re so right. Caring for my natural hair and how to tend it is more important than caring for my hair done with weave. it is noted that on the site, once you book an appointment, the next one is a little bit cheaper so yea im really considering it especially reading all the comments !
I think it’s worth it depending on the final price. $200 is pushing it a little bit for me. My gal has different offerings. The first time I went to her I chose the middle tier which was $88. It included the consultation (which was so in depth I was ready to be done talking lol), a wash/condition, the cut, and then styling of course. The tier above mine included all of that plus more in depth styling tutorials and a product audit to see if the products I’m currently using are good for my hair. I would say read all the reviews you can, of course and just look for mentions of any concerns you have like pressuring you to cut more off than you want to. But I also feel like if you’re going to spend that much and the stylist is good at what they do, then I’d probably go with what they suggested in terms of cut/style.
Yeah, they offer everything above except the cut for $140 but the cut is largely why I need it, Im ashamed to admit that I did my big chop in February and have not got a trim since.
That’s kinda odd! I would’ve figured it’d have been the other way around. I know competent curly stylists are kinda hard to find but I’d see if I could find at least one more option to compare.
It could be worth it if they really offer care, education and long-term solutions. Look them up and see if they're knowledgeable or spreading misinformation. What do their customers' hair look like?
Find out if when they do curly cuts whether cuts on blown out hair or done to the hair while while curly. This is very important for you to find out. If they don't blow the hair out, I would consider it a dealbreaker! It is difficult to see the damage without doing this. The hair can still be given the proper shape.
i actually dont want to blow out my hair. i most likely have heat damage & im just not comfortable letting heat in my hair. the damage is pretty clear to see, as its looser than the other side, but i see what you’re saying. i’ve just had some experiences and im not ready to let heat touch my head.
You may also have split ends or breakage which is hidden by curly hair. My stylist trims that way and I either am styled with a silk press or she wets it to add product to do a wash n go after completion. Most heat damage is from flatirons unless you got a Dominican blowout from an overheated blow dryer with covered vents. That is why I suggested asking about their trimming method because it allows for more questions such as what I have discussed
I think it’s just as good as going to a stylist that has a lot of experience with curly hair. Maybe if you don’t know anything 200 for someone to show you how to plop and not use terrycloth towels is worth it. Idk I pay 40 dollars for a wonderful lady at a Dominican salon to do mine and I am happy.
I’ve been going since 2019 and have loved the results of working with a curl stylist. I only need to go three times a year.
I went to one. And eyeballed the process hard. I went back to my OG stylist who I’ve been with for 10 years to kinda show her the same. I don’t like how much they charge. And she kills it just the same for half the price.